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willoughbydarryl822
willoughbydarryl822 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I am a member of the National Guard. While in basic training I was met with a tragic injury however I pushed through it. When I returned from completing training I was told to stay off my knee for at least 6-8 months with no extra aggressive activity. I didn't listen and tore my ACL and was forced into crutches for quite a while which is when I gained most of my weight. I am a whopping 203 and can't fit my uniform. I am currently motivated to lose all that weight again. With a healthy knee I'm ready to get back in shape and become the beast I know I can be.

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  • Breeticus87
    Breeticus87 Posts: 114 Member
    Hi there, Willough! I know how much it sux to have a knee injury. I suffered one in my early 20s, it kept me laid up for 2 months, and I am going to have issues with it probably for the rest of my life according to my doctor. I would be more than happy to friend you and share in your journey to a healthier you! You seem pretty motivated, I need to surround myself with people that are pumped to keep myself from losing my enthusiasm as well :)
  • WriterzBlock
    WriterzBlock Posts: 1 Member
    I can relate. In may I pulled a hammy then stupid me didn't rest and was down for a month... Now I'm back at it and suffering with shin splints, but I've found alternatives to lose weight. I love to jog and nance and still need to not over do it. I lost 12 lbs on my new way of life. Changed my diet and it's going well, I'd be glad to be of help tootivate ya! Just return the favor ;) I don't have much support at home so it would be nice to have that.
  • willoughbydarryl822
    willoughbydarryl822 Posts: 4 Member
    WriterzBlock wrote: »
    I can relate. In may I pulled a hammy then stupid me didn't rest and was down for a month... Now I'm back at it and suffering with shin splints, but I've found alternatives to lose weight. I love to jog and nance and still need to not over do it. I lost 12 lbs on my new way of life. Changed my diet and it's going well, I'd be glad to be of help tootivate ya! Just return the favor ;) I don't have much support at home so it would be nice to have that.

    It would've great just message me and let's keep up with each other because I little support as well.
  • willoughbydarryl822
    willoughbydarryl822 Posts: 4 Member
    Breeticus87 wrote: »
    Hi there, Willough! I know how much it sux to have a knee injury. I suffered one in my early 20s, it kept me laid up for 2 months, and I am going to have issues with it probably for the rest of my life according to my doctor. I would be more than happy to friend you and share in your journey to a healthier you! You seem pretty motivated, I need to surround myself with people that are pumped to keep myself from losing my enthusiasm as well :)
    That would be great just message me and keep me posted and in touch so we can achieve our weight lost goals together
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